Senior Underground Geologist

Mineral Resources; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Plan

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mineral Resources is seeking a Senior Underground Geologist to lead planning and execution for the Mount Marion lithium operation. You will provide geological leadership to optimise ore extraction, oversee QA/QC, and deliver timely ore delivery as part of the on-site team.

The role involves collaboration with the Underground Manager, contractors, and operations to ensure safe, practical plans and robust data management. FIFO from Perth on an 8D6X roster.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology is required.
• Strong underground geology experience in large-scale operations.
• Experience supporting underground ramp-up or steady-state production.
• Proven contractor management, performance monitoring and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of underground production geology and resource development activities.
• Provide geological leadership to optimise ore extraction and deposits.
• Oversee QA/QC of assay data and downhole surveys.
• Produce monthly technical reports.
• Liaise with Resource Development to manage drilling programmes.

Skills

Underground geology

Contractor management

Communication

Geology software

Education

Tertiary qualification in Geology

Tools

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Deswik

acQuire

Job description

MinRes can offer you!

• Opportunity to have a large impact, building mines from early stages of operational readiness and being involved from the very beginning
• Play a key part in supporting MinRes' rapidly growing position in the lithium sector and be part of the growth
• MinRes Employee Share Plan and great employee benefits

The Opportunity

As the Senior Underground Geologist, you will play a key technical role in supporting the onsite restart and ramp-up of the underground mine at the Mount Marion Lithium Operation. Reporting to the Underground Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of underground production geology and resource development activities, supporting safe, productive and timely ore delivery.

As a key member of the onsite team, you will provide geological leadership to optimise ore extraction and preserve the value of our existing and future deposits.

This position will commence on an 8D6X roster, FIFO from Perth.

Key responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Underground Manager, operations teams. and contractors to ensure plans are practical, safe and executable.
• Ensure geological data is captured accurately and efficiently in the database.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) of assay data and downhole surveys, ensuring completion and reporting meet standards.
• Deliver geological interpretation, digitising, wireframing and block modelling.
• Provide input into mine planning, stope design and sequencing, resolving complex geology-related challenges.
• Liaise with the Resource Development team to schedule and manage drilling programmes.
• Produce monthly technical reports.

What is required?

• Tertiary qualification in Geology
• Strong underground geology experience, ideally in large-scale mechanised long-hole stoping with pastefill operations
• Experience supporting underground project ramp-up, operational readiness or transition into steady-state production
• Proven contractor management, performance monitoring and compliance capability.
• Proficiency with software such as Vulcan and/or Leapfrog, Deswik and acQuire.
• Understanding of resource estimation workflows and 3D block modelling skills.
• Strong geochemical and geological interpretation skills, with an understanding of metallurgical testing.
• A strong understanding of diamond drilling programmes in operating underground mines.
• Growth mindset with strong communication, problem-solving and relationship-building skills

About Mt Marion

Mt Marion is located 40 km south-west of Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. MinRes manages all mining activities at Mt Marion, including a spodumene concentrate processing plant with an annual production capacity of 600,000 tonnes (SC6 equivalent).

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX's best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from a diverse background to apply.